Barry Sinclair (New Zealand cricketer) Cause Of Death: How Did Barry Sinclair Die?

Barry Sinclair, a former New Zealand has died at the age of 85. The actual cause of his death is still unknown.

Sinclair played for Wellington from 1955-56 to 1970-71. His first century came against Northern Districts in 1963-64, when he made 102 not out, out of a team total of 138 for 5, to take Wellington to a five-wicket victory almost single-handedly.

Because of his short stature, he was sometimes targeted by opposing pace bowlers, but he learned how to handle short-pitched deliveries. He was a neat, tidy batsman notable for his cutting and on-drives.

In 2010, he was made the inaugural patron of the New Zealand Cricket Players Association. In 2015, he was voted a Legend of Wellington Sport.

In the 2016 Queen Birthday Honours, Sinclair was appointed Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to cricket.